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Authorities say 2nd person has died after chemical tank implosion at U.S. paper mill
Crews resumed the grim search Wednesday for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured a day earlier in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in years. Source link
How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice
Sharlene Rochard was a teen when she started travelling to the U.S. to model and ended up in the orbit of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the Canadian survivor is transforming her personal trauma into public advocacy, telling CBC’s Katie Nicholson how she reframed her pain and found her voice. Source link
Liberals to amend police data interception bill following searing criticism
The Liberal government says it will amend its hot-button lawful access legislation — which would make it easier for police and spies to tap private communications — as it faces blowback from critics who argue the bill would actually put cybersecurity at risk. Source link
Guilbeault resigns as MP, says he'll fight climate change outside of government
Ex-environment minister Steven Guilbeault said he will be leaving his role as an MP when the House rises for summer. He said he intends to take his fight for the environment outside of government. Source link
Carney announces refreshed national AI strategy will be released next week
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the federal government’s much-anticipated national AI strategy, which has faced multiple delays over the last few months, will be released next week. Source link
Another Trump-backed candidate has won in primaries, but will his revenge tour backfire?
From a $1.8-billion fund for Donald Trump allies, which some critics call a “MAGA slush fund,” to retribution for Republicans who have spoken out against him, the U.S. president is pushing his personal agenda amid declining approval ratings and the approaching midterm elections. Source link
German submarine bid promises Canada $86B economic boost and tens of thousands of jobs
Germany’s bid to build Canada’s next-generation submarines promises a massive economic windfall, with up to 50,000 jobs over five years and an $86-billion boost to GDP, CBC News has learned. The proposal ties Arctic defence to NATO integration, while offering major investments in shipbuilding, critical minerals, missiles, ports and energy infrastructure. Source link
Iranian state TV reports draft of deal to end war will see U.S. withdraw military, Strait of Hormuz opened
Iran’s state TV said it had obtained a draft of an initial unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States. Source link
Uganda orders 'immediate' closure of border with Congo as rare Ebola cases surge
Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of the border with Congo “with immediate effect” as cases surge there of a rare type of Ebola, and as others emerge at home. Source link